6-Day Samburu - Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara Adventure

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi - Samburu National Reserve

Early morning at around 0630hrs, meet and greet by our representative at your Nairobi hotel or at the airport (JKIA). After a short briefing about your safari, depart Nairobi for a journey to Samburu National Reserve, arriving in time for lunch. Check in to your comfortable Lodge, have lunch, and enjoy some relaxation.
Later in the afternoon, proceed for a game drive in the park, famous for the Samburu semi-nomadic community and the rare wildlife species found only in this region such as the reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, gerenuk, Beisa oryx, and the blue-necked Somali ostrich. Dinner and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to September and January to February

High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)

Best Weather June and December (Cool and fresh after rain)

Wildlife in Samburu NR

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

ZebraCommon

LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

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HippoOccasional

HyenaOccasional

CheetahRare

Wild DogRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Samburu Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Samburu NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Samburu National Reserve

Early morning game drive in the soft morning light across this dry semi-arid park in search of elephants, lions, cheetahs, Grevy’s zebras, Somali ostriches, reticulated giraffes, and other wildlife and bird species. Return to the lodge for breakfast. The rest of the morning is at leisure, with an option to visit the Samburu community village (Manyatta) to experience their traditional way of life (optional activity at own cost - US$30). Lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon, enjoy another game drive. Samburu National Reserve is set against the backdrop of the striking Ololokwe Mountain and bordered to the south by the Ewaso Nyiro River, which separates it from Buffalo Springs National Reserve. The reserve is also home to the rare Reticulated Giraffe, the long-necked Gerenuk gazelle, and the straight-horned Beisa Oryx. Dinner and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Accommodation:

Samburu Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Samburu NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Samburu - Lake Nakuru National Park

After an early breakfast, check out and depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, a birdwatcher’s paradise located on the floor of the Great Rift Valley. Arrive in time for lunch, check in, and relax. Later in the afternoon, enjoy a game drive in the park.
Lake Nakuru is world-renowned for its flamingos and over 400 bird species, including the African fish eagle, goliath heron, hamerkop, pied kingfisher, pelicans, and many more. The park also hosts a large population of white and black rhinos, the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe, and other wildlife such as buffaloes, lions, zebras, waterbucks, and impalas. Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park

Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)

High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Nakuru National Park - Masai Mara National Reserve

After an early morning game drive and breakfast, check out and depart for the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, driving along the scenic floor of the Great Rift Valley. Arrive in time for lunch, check in at your lodge, and relax.
In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive to explore the incredible wildlife of the Masai Mara. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. Accommodation at Muthu Keekorok Lodge.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Muthu Keekorok Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara National Reserve

{Optional: Early morning Hot Air Balloon Safari at an additional cost of USD 490 per adult & USD 355 per Child (4-11 years), offering a breathtaking aerial view of the Masai Mara ecosystem}.

After breakfast, depart with a picnic lunch for a full-day game drive in the reserve. You’ll have an opportunity to spot diverse wildlife including buffaloes, hippos, lions, rhinos, giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, leopards, hyenas, and elephants. The spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration, one of nature’s most awe-inspiring events occurs from July to September. The Maasai community, known for their colorful culture, can often be seen near the reserve’s borders. Dinner and overnight at Muthu Keekorok Lodge.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Muthu Keekorok Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara National Reserve - Nairobi

After breakfast, check out and drive back to Nairobi, with an optional stop at local curio shops for handcrafted souvenirs. Lunch en route (own cost). On arrival, drop off at your Nairobi hotel or at the airport for your final departure.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.